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This '''Simplified Manual of Style''' is an overview of commonly used style guidelines taken from the [[Wikipedia:Manual of Style|Wikipedia Manual of Style]] and its [[wp:subpages|subpages]] (together called the '''MoS'''). When a MoS guideline offers a choice of stylestyles, use onlychoose one alternativeand use it consistently throughout an article, and do not unreasonably alter a choice that has already been made. The MoS has too many suggestions to memorize, or even to consult regularly, but because they are based on consensual discussion, they often settle time-wasting arguments. Wikipedia has [[Wikipedia:Policies and guidelines|no firm rules]], but these suggestions help create consistent articles. For a descriptive directory of the pages which make up the Manual of Style, see [[Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Contents]].
 
==Capital letters==
Use [[sentence case]] for article titles and section headings{{spaced ndash}}{{xt|TipsEarly life and pointerseducation}}, not {{!xt|TipsEarly Life and PointersEducation}}. {{Manual of Style/More|AT}}
 
Capitalize names of scriptures like {{xt|Bible}} and {{xt|Qur'an}}, but not {{xt|biblical}}. Always capitalize {{xt|God}} when it refers to a primary or only deity, but not pronouns that refer to deities: {{xt|he}} not {{!xt|He}}. {{Manual of Style/More|#Religions, deities, philosophies, doctrines}}
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